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Acts 28:6 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Acts 28:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 28 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while , and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.”
Acts 28:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 28:6
The Maltese looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly (πίμπρασθαι ἢ καταπίπτειν ἄφνω νεκρόν)—medical observation expecting typical viper bite symptoms. But after they had looked a great while shows patient verification, not hasty conclusions. Their theological pendulum swings dramatically: from 'murderer cursed by the gods' to they changed their minds, and said that he was a god (θεὸν αὐτὸν εἶναι). This recalls Lystra's similar mistake (Acts 14:11-15). The extremes—demon-cursed criminal or deity—miss the truth: Paul is neither, but rather a redeemed servant protected by ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 28:6
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“The voice of a god, and not of a man!”
“and who followed kept shouting”
“they lifted up their voice”
“What then shall I do to Jesus, who is called Christ? They all said to him”